Industries

Harris Scarfe is facing outrage from laid-off workers and the retail union over a decision to get rid of 59 staff in the face of wage subsidies.

From mixed retailing and services to understanding supply chains on a deeper level, here's what I believe will happen after COVID-19.

As panic buying gripped the nation, Sydney-based small business Niki's Wipes has seen sales for its premium, natural baby wipes jumping by 500% a day.

Physical retail contracted 35% more than online retail did during the GFC. This time we believe the figures will be more extreme.

Stationery brand Kikki.K has become the latest prominent Australian retailer to temporarily close its bricks-and-mortar stores in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to put small businesses into "hibernation" to allow them to ride out the coronavirus pandemic... but provides no details.

In a time when social isolating is critical, small retailers closing will mean people have fewer shopping options, which is incredibly dangerous.

National retail chains like Smiggle have advised they will shutter stores amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on businesses.

Hairdressers are furious with the Morrison government after it balked at demands for a forced shutdown of the industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Gin distilleries Four Pillars and Archie Rose are developing hand sanitiser products to meet national demand, and in turn, keeping their workers employed.